She can do it when she first learns it, but the next day we're back to square one.
We give your child time to revisit and practise concepts rather than assuming something should stick straight away.
Maths tutoring for children with dyscalculia aged 4-16.
Helping maths make more sensePersonalised maths tuition that starts at your child’s current level. Give them the time, encouragement and individual support they need to build understanding, make progress and grow in confidence.
Every tutor is DBS-checked and trained in SEND awareness
100k+ families supported
Award-winning adaptive learning
Every tutor is DBS-checked and trained in SEND awareness
100k+ families supported
Award-winning adaptive learning
Personalised maths tutoring for children with dyscalculia
You don't need a diagnosis to start. If maths feels harder for your child than it should, we'll start by getting to know them, understanding what they can already do and finding where they need more support.
Here's what we often hear from parents:
Numbers and maths facts that never quite stick, however much they practise
Counting and number sense that seems insecure for their age group
Anxiety around numbers, symbols or calculations
They avoid maths because they're convinced they'll get it wrong
Their confidence has dropped after falling behind their classmates
When maths feels harder than it should
Every child can find maths difficult sometimes. But when it repeatedly feels like a battle, it can start to affect how your child sees themselves as a learner. Dyscalculia is real, and it's far less recognised than dyslexia, so many children go years without the right support.
He sees a page of numbers and immediately says he can't do it.
We start at a level that feels achievable and break learning down for each individual child.
She's happy working at school until numbers are involved then she freezes.
To reduce working memory load we use physical resources like number lines and counters to make concepts less abstract.
He's decided that he just can’t understand maths. It feel like he’s given up.
Regular progress can help maths begin to feel like something they can tackle rather than something to fear.
She can do it when she first learns it, but the next day we're back to square one.
We give your child time to revisit and practise concepts rather than assuming something should stick straight away.
He sees a page of numbers and immediately says he can't do it.
We start at a level that feels achievable and break learning down for each individual child.
She's happy working at school until numbers are involved then she freezes.
To reduce working memory load we use physical resources like number lines and counters to make concepts less abstract.
He's decided that he just can’t understand maths. It feel like he’s given up.
Regular progress can help maths begin to feel like something they can tackle rather than something to fear.
Dyscalculia maths tutoring that builds confidence step by step
Personalised maths tuition starts at your child's current level, not simply the work associated with their age or year group. Our tutors get to know where your child is confident, where maths becomes difficult and what helps them understand a concept, to adapt their learning accordingly.
Making numbers and maths feel more manageable
Compass adjusts in real time to your child's maths level. Tutors can revisit previous learning, slow down explanations and give your child more opportunities to practise before introducing the next step.
Building understanding at your child's pace
Some concepts need more time and practice before they feel familiar. Your child can practise at a pace that works for them, with their tutor there to spot where they're getting stuck and adapt the support they receive.
Growing confidence through achievable progress
Starting at the right level gives your child opportunities to experience success. As their understanding grows, their learning adapts with them, helping them see that they can make progress in maths.
How to get started with a SEND tutor
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Start with a free trial
See how your child gets on before you decide anything. Your child will try out some maths & English activities. We watch how they respond to a structured, multisensory learning approach and discuss their needs with you. Then recommend a plan to support them best.
Find dyscalculia tutoring near me
Your child can access personalised maths tuition at an Explore Learning centre near you or learn online from home.
What our maths tutoring for dyscalculia support looks like
We don't believe in one way to learn maths. Our Compass platform adapts to how your child actually processes numbers, not a fixed curriculum pace. As their understanding grows, their learning adapts with them, helping them see that they can make progress in maths.
SEND-aware tutors. Our tutors are trained in SEND awareness and supported by education experts. They'll get to know your child's individual learning needs and adapt their approach rather than applying one fixed method to every child.
Progress visibility. Regular updates through our app show you what your child has mastered and what they're working towards next, so you can see how their maths learning is progressing.
Confidence rebuilding. When a task feels complicated, we can break it into smaller parts and focus on one step at a time. Your child can spend longer on a concept when they need to rather than feeling pressured to move on.
Assistive learning features. Your child has access to a toolkit of support to aid access to their curriculum, including audio support, number lines, multiplication grids and physical learning aids to build understanding of number concepts.
Safeguarding. Your child learns in a secure environment. Every one of our tutors is DBS-checked and supported by safeguarding leads.
Why families choose Explore Learning for dyscalculia maths tutoring
What SEND families have to say about learning with us.
My daughter has dyscalculia and has come on leaps and bounds in confidence and academically. She loves going because she feels relaxed and at ease.
My son has dyscalculia and needs more intensive, sensitive tuition than mainstream school can give. Explore Learning has brought him to full confidence in trying, asking for help and understanding the foundations.
My son had developed a real fear of maths that was making homework a nightmare. After a year at Explore Learning, his confidence is through the roof, and his secondary maths teacher is really happy with his work.
My daughter hated maths and used to get anxious before lessons. The tutors quickly put her at ease and showed her that getting answers wrong is part of learning. She's excelled since.
My son's maths anxiety was so bad I worried he'd never regain his confidence. Since starting online with Hannah, he's moving through topics swiftly and actually enjoys learning again.
My daughter has dyscalculia and has come on leaps and bounds in confidence and academically. She loves going because she feels relaxed and at ease.
My son has dyscalculia and needs more intensive, sensitive tuition than mainstream school can give. Explore Learning has brought him to full confidence in trying, asking for help and understanding the foundations.
My son had developed a real fear of maths that was making homework a nightmare. After a year at Explore Learning, his confidence is through the roof, and his secondary maths teacher is really happy with his work.
My daughter hated maths and used to get anxious before lessons. The tutors quickly put her at ease and showed her that getting answers wrong is part of learning. She's excelled since.
My son's maths anxiety was so bad I worried he'd never regain his confidence. Since starting online with Hannah, he's moving through topics swiftly and actually enjoys learning again.
How much does tutoring for dyscalculia cost?
Choose the location and number of lessons each week you would like. We also offer 11 Plus, Entrance Exams and GCSE maths tuition.
Dyscalculia tutoring FAQs
The questions we're asked most by SEND parents, answered honestly.
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Give your child the opportunity to experience maths tuition that gives them the time and support to progress. Book a free trial today and see how your child responds, with no pressure to commit beyond finding out whether Explore Learning is the right fit.
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